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Local golf course owners, managers and/or professionals are invited and urged to submit their season calendars and league/outing highlights and results — as well as information about holes in one and eagles — to the Enquirer throughout the 2014 season. Submitted league, outing, holes in one/eagles and other accomplishments information will appear on the Enquirer’s Sunday Golf Page throughout the season. Local golf calendar information will appear either on the Sunday Golf Page or on the Enquirer’s online Golf Page at battlecreekenquirer.com throughout the season as well. To submit information, send via fax to Enquirer Golf Writer Will Kowalski at 269-964-0299; email to wkowalsk@battlecreekenquirer.com; or drop the information off at the Enquirer’s location at Commerce Pointe (77 East Michigan Ave., Suite 101/the old post office, located across the street from city hall).

GOLFERS NEEDED

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For the Tuesday & Thursday Traveling League, play Tuesday or Thursday or both days, rotate play at Gull Lake View, Stonehedge and Bedford Valley. Openings for groups and individuals. Events include skins, closest to the hole, birdies, low putts score and long putt. If interested, call Tim Nycum at 317-3209.

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JULY 28-31: 36th Golf Association of Michigan Junior State Amateur Championship. For boys ages 18-under; field will include 84 players. Eighteen-hole sectional qualifiers will take place around the state June 25 through July 21 to qualify for the championship. The championship will first consist of 36 holes of stroke play, with the low 32 advancing to match play. For more information or to sign up, see gam.org.

BEDFORD VALLEY

965-3384; gulllakeview.com

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JUNIOR CLINIC: Gull Lake View’s award-winning junior clinic will take place Wednesdays July 9, 16 and 23 at 10 a.m. on each of those dates on the Stonehedge range, and will again be taught by Stonehedge PGA pro Bill Johnson and other GLV staff members. Following on July 27 is Fun Day at 3 p.m. at Stonehedge. Cost is $60 per junior, and ages are 6-14 for boys and girls. Call Stonehedge to sign up.

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JULY 14-16: 32nd annual Club Car Michigan PGA Senior Open Championship. The Pro-Am, open to the public and for all ages, is July 15. The tourney, for male golfers age 50-over, is July 15-16. For more information or to sign up, see michiganpgagolf.com or call the Michigan PGA at 517-641-7421. To sign up for the Pro-Am, call Bedford Valley.

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AUG. 16: Military Appreciation Fundraiser Outing, 4-person scramble, cost is $75 per golfer. Proceeds go to Fields of Honor and other war veteran programs.

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OCT. 4: Monster Tournament, 10 a.m.

BINDER PARK

979-8250; binderparkgolf.com

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JUNE 20: Chili’s annual First Tee of Battle Creek fundraiser outing. Starts 9 a.m. For more information or to sign up, call The First Tee of Battle Creek at 979-6203 or Binder Park at 979-8250.

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JUNE 20: 10th annual Lavern Brann Memorial Outing and fundraiser, 2 p.m. registration starts, 3 p.m. shotgun, 4-person scramble. Cost of $60 per player includes 18 holes, cart, food and drinks after golf at the clubhouse, plus raffle prizes and 50/50. Outing is in memory of Det. Lavern Brann, organized by the B.C. police officers. Money raised will go toward youth athletic programs in the greater B.C. area. On a yearly basis, has donated to youth softball, baseball, basketball, floor hockey, ice hockey, volleyball and golf. Corporate sponsorships also available. As a team, if you can get a sponsor to by a tourney or team package, you as a golfer do not need to pay. Contact Esteban Rivera (BCPD) at 966-3306 ext. 2211 or erivera@battlecreekmi.gov; or call Binder Park. Payment can be made day of the event.

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JUNE 21: Battle Creek Central High Open Fundraiser, 8 a.m.

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JUNE 21: B.C. Golf Club, 8 a.m.

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JUNE 22: B.C. Golf Club, 8 a.m.

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JUNE 22: Special Olympics fundraiser, 1 p.m.

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JUNE 26: First Tee Junior League begins, 2 p.m. This is an eight-week league open to all youth. Kids must be responsible enough to be on the golf course without constant supervision and capable of walking nine holes in 60 shots or less in 2.5 hours or less. League party is Thursday, Aug. 21, the last league day. Participants tee off every Thursday at 2 p.m., and must check in at The First Tee building by 1:45 p.m. in order to play. Kids are grouped together and play different formats that require teamwork as well as individual play. Cost is $3 for members and $8 for non-members (players must be a member at Binder Park GC to receive discounted rate).

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JUNE 28: Kellogg Community College Baseball Fundraiser, 1:30 p.m.

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JULY 5: Spike Open, 8 a.m.

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JULY 8-9: 22nd annual City Senior Championship, open to all male and female players age 50-over. Flighted by score and age after first round. Opening round will take place at Cedar Creek Golf Club on July 8, and second and final round will take place at Binder Park Golf Course on July 9. For more information or to sign up, call Cedar Creek at 965-6423 or Binder Park at 979-8250.

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JULY 12: First Tee Of B.C. Parent/Junior, 5 p.m., call The First Tee of B.C. at 979-6203.

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JULY 14: Two-Person Senior Choker, 9 a.m., 15 percent of total team handicap used (team events accumulate points for the Fall Finish; top five teams will play off in a Senior Shootout Finale).

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JULY 19: Harper Creek High Beaver Boosters, 8 a.m.

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JULY 22: Local Drive, Chip & Putt qualifier, 1 p.m. Age divisions for boys and girls are 7-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15. There is no cost for participation. Limited to 25 players per boys’ age divisions and girls’ age divisions (other first-round qualifiers will take place throughout the state in case Binder Park’s field is filled). Entries close 5 p.m. June 12. The event is governed by The Masters Tournament Foundation, the United States Golf Association and the PGA of America. Top finishers at the July 22 qualifier, which will be played on Binder Park’s three-hole practice course, advance to a sub-regional at Binder Park on Aug. 23, followed by a regional final at Prestwick Village CC in Highland in September. The top finishers at the regional final advance to the April 2015 finals, which will take place the first Sunday of Masters week at Augusta National in Georgia and be televised live on The Golf Channel. To sign up or for more information, see drivechipandputt.com or call Ron Osborne (vice president of the Michigan PGA) at Binder Park at 979-8250.

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JULY 26: Binder Cares/Breast Cancer Fundraiser, 8 a.m.

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JULY 26: Feldpausch Foundation Cancer Fundraiser, 1:30 p.m.

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AUG. 5: Annual City Junior Championship, open to all youth. Tee times start at 10 a.m. To sign up or for more information, call Binder Park at 979-8250.

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AUG. 9: First Tee of B.C. Parent/Junior, 5 p.m., call The First Tee of B.C. at 979-6203.

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AUG. 11: Two-Person Senior Scramble, 9 a.m., 25 percent of total team handicap used (team events accumulate points for the Fall Finish; top five teams will play off in a Senior Shootout Finale).

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AUG. 12: Pinehurst Steak or Chicken dinner, 6 p.m.

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AUG. 15: Haven Of Rest Fundraiser, 9 a.m.

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AUG. 16-17: 37th annual Calhoun County Amateur Championship, open to all male and female players (including older-aged juniors. For the third straight year, morning and afternoon tee times will be used instead of shotgun starts. Flighted after first round of 18 holes; several flights available as well as a Senior Division; scratch as well as higher-handicap golfers invited. To sign up or for more information, call Binder Park at 979-8250.

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AUG. 18: Ladies Interclub, 9 a.m.

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AUG. 23: Drive, Chip & Putt sub-regional. The event is governed by The Masters Tournament Foundation, the United States Golf Association and the PGA of America. Top finishers advance to a regional final at Fox Hills in Detroit in September. The top finishers at the regional final advance to the April 2015 finals, which will take place the first Sunday of Masters week at Augusta National in Georgia and be televised live on The Golf Channel. For more information, see drivechipandputt.com or call Ron Osborne (vice president of the Michigan PGA) at Binder Park.

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SEPT. 5: Kellogg Community College Fundraiser, 10 a.m.

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SEPT. 7: Two-Person Big Hole Scramble, 8 a.m.

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SEPT. 8: Two-Person Senior Big Hole, 9 a.m., 25 percent of total team handicap used (team events accumulate points for the Fall Finish; top five teams will play off in a Senior Shootout Finale).

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SEPT. 9: Binder Park Road Trip, 9 a.m., site TBA.

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SEPT. 12: Battle Creek Health Systems Fundraiser, noon.

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SEPT. 14: Guest Day, all day, cart required.

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SEPT. 21: Alanon Club Fundraiser, noon.

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OCT. 4: Miller Lite Big Hole Two-Person Scramble, 9 a.m.

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OCT. 5: The Medalist vs. Binder Park, 9 a.m., at The Medalist.

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OCT. 13: Two-Person Senior Choker, 9 a.m., 25 percent of total team handicap used (team events accumulate points for the Fall Finish; top five teams will play off in a Senior Shootout Finale).

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BE LIKE ME JUNIOR PROGRAM: Junior instruction program, began June 10 at Cedar Creek and Cedar Farms. For kids ages 5-16.

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JUNE 20: Cereal City Classic, at Cedar Creek and Riverside, 4 p.m., companies compete for The Cup.

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JUNE 21-22: Cedar Creek Open, first round, 8 a.m. shotgun both days. Do not have to be a member of Cedar Creek to compete. Two-day stroke play championship, several flights and senior divisions offered. Entry includes Titleist cap, sleeve of Titleist golf balls and steak dinner Sunday following golf. On-course events, and optional skins pot each day.

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JULY 8-9: 22nd annual City Senior Championship, open to all male and female players age 50-over. Flighted by score and age after first round. Opening round will take place at Cedar Creek Golf Club on July 8, and second and final round will take place at Binder Park Golf Course on July 9. For more information or to sign up, call Cedar Creek at 965-6423 or Binder Park at 979-8250.

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JULY 12: Fight For Nick fundraiser, 8 a.m., format is 4-person scramble, funds will help one of our local heroes with medical bills.

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JULY 20: Wounded Warriors Fundraiser, format is 3-person scramble with ffourth person being a wounded warrior (veterans from WWII to present). Shotgun start 10 a.m.. Fee of $60 per golfer includes 18 holes, cart, food, prizes. All proceeds to go to the Wounded Warriors fun. To sign up or for more information, call Curtis Wolf at Cedar Farms at 979-7277 or on his sell at 788-5295.

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GENERAL: The First Tee of Battle Creek Learning Academy, part of the national First Tee program, incorporates golf instruction with the teaching of life skills for boys and girls ages 18-under. This is the 13th season for The First Tee of B.C. (the program started June 24, 2001), and Julie Tindol is the local program’s executive director. The First Tee’s building is located on the grounds of Binder Park Golf Course. Scholarship opportunities are available, as well as the free use of clubs for those youths in need of equipment — and no applicant will be turned away. Sessions run throughout the spring and summer (early May through early October), and The First Tee also provides on-location seminars and sessions to local and area schools year-round. Since 2001, The First Tee of B.C. has impacted more than 18,000 young people in the community through its life skills education curriculum and character training. Each of those individuals has been introduced to the life-long sport of golf while also learning life skills such as goal setting, managing emotions and resolving conflicts. The First Tee programs emphasizes Nine Core Values — confidence, responsibility, respect, honesty, judgment, perseverance, sportsmanship, integrity and courtesy — at every level of instruction. Since opening, The First Tee of B.C. has expanded its reach to include program locations and outreach to over a dozen youth service organizations. Also, the chapter has helped facilitate the launch of The First Tee School Program at many elementary and middle schools throughout the community, where students are now engaging in a structured golf and life skills curriculum. Also, several past and current students and mentors of The First Tee of B.C. have earned national awards, as well as college scholarships. The First Tee of B.C. is in need of volunteers each season, and is always in need of donations of funds to help the program continue to touch as many local kids as possible in a positive manner. Plus, it’s in need of yearly equipment donations (clubs of any size or make, which can be fitted for used by the youths). Player, Par, Birdie and Eagle levels of instruction are offered for boys and girls, with the levels depending on age and ability. Each session includes nine hours of instruction and general the cost is $75 per student — but again, financial aid is available to those in need, and no youngster will be turned away. There are also Target Level (ages 5-6) and Tiny Tots (ages 3-4) programs, with those programs involving fewer class hours and lower costs. Sessions include chipping, pitching, putting, irons, woods and the Nine Core Values. Youths ages 12-over can qualify for First Tee league play as well. To inquire about dates and times of programs/sessions, call 979-6203 or Tindol on her cell at 269-209-1829, or see the organization’s website.

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JUNE 20: 11th annual Chili’s Golf FORE! Kids fundraiser outing for The First Tee of Battle Creek, at Binder Park Golf Course. Starts 9 a.m. Registration includes 18 holes, cart, Chili’s lunch, and snacks and prizes. For more information or to sign up, call The First Tee of Battle Creek at 979-6203 or Binder Park at 979-8250; or see thefirstteebattlecreek.org.

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JUNE 26: First Tee Junior League begins, 2 p.m. This is an eight-week league open to all youth, ages 10-up. Kids must be responsible enough to be on the golf course without constant supervision and capable of walking nine holes in 60 shots or less in 2.5 hours or less. League party is Thursday, Aug. 21, the last league day. Participants tee off every Thursday at 2 p.m., and must check in at The First Tee building by 1:45 p.m. in order to play. Kids are grouped together and play different formats that require teamwork as well as individual play. Cost is $10 per league day and includes golf and end-of-season awards. To sign up or for more information, contact Taylor Haudek at The First Tee at 979-6203 or by email at thaudek@thefirstteebattlecreek.org.

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JULY 16-17: Golf Association of Michigan Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. For Mid-Ams (ages 25-up) and Seniors (ages 50-up). Format is 36 holes of stroke play. To sign up or for more information, see gam.org.

GULL LAKE VIEW

731-4149; gulllakeview.com

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JUNIOR CLINIC: Gull Lake View’s award-winning junior clinic will take place Wednesdays July 9, 16 and 23 at 10 a.m. on each of those dates on the Stonehedge range, and will again be taught by Stonehedge PGA pro Bill Johnson and other GLV staff members. Following on July 27 is Fun Day at 3 p.m. at Stonehedge. Cost is $60 per junior, and ages are 6-14 for boys and girls. Call Stonehedge to sign up.

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JUNE 19: Builders Exchange, 9 a.m.

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JULY 4: Fourth of July Scramble, 9 a.m., East.

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JULY 9: Junior Golf Association, 8:30 a.m.

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JULY 12: Richland Invitational, 9 a.m., West.

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JULY 15: Gilmore Foundation, 12:30 p.m., West.

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JULY 18: Nine and Dine, 6 p.m., 9-hole shotgun, West. Join the staff at Gull Lake View for a fun night of golf, food and entertainment. Golfers will be served by the pros and owners, appetizers and drinks at select tees.

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JULY 19: Kalamazoo Anesthesiology, 10 a.m., West.

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JULY 22-23: Two-day ladies event, East Course, see website or call 855-999-2083 for details.

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LESSONS/CLINICS: The course in Galesburg offers series of adult and junior lessons/clinics throughout the season, administered by PGA professional Woodie Capron. A series of three lessons cost $40 and includes chipping and putting, middle/short irons, and driver/fairway woods, plus a 9-hole golf voucher. To sign up or for more information, call Capron at Hickory Ridge at 382-6212.

JUNIOR GOLF TOURS

There are many opportunities for local youth golfers to play at the competitive level again this season. Following is a list of available junior tours offered for boys and girls for the spring/summer/early fall of 2014.

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GAME OF YOUR LIFE FOUNDATION: Based in Coldwater at the Foundation Learning Center, the Foundation offers the Meijer Junior Players Tour (for ages 7-14/starts May and June); the Adams Golf Junior Tour presented by Meijer (ages 12-19/starts May and June); and the TaylorMade-adidas Collegiate Series (starts in June). There are also fall tours offered. For signup information, see juniorgolf.org or call 517-278-4892.

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MICHIGAN PGA JUNIOR TOUR: The Michigan PGA Junior Tour is for boys and girls ages 13-18. Included on the tour schedule is the Junior Championship at Bedford Valley Golf Club on June 19-20. Tour events begin in June, and there’s also a fall tour. For signup information, see michiganpgagolf.com or call 517-641-7421.

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TOP 50 JUNIOR TOUR: The Western Michigan Zone of the nationwide program is for boys and girls ages 12-18, and there’s also a co-ed division for ages 8-11. For signup information, see top50juniortour.com.

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AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION: The AJGA has events at the local, state, regional and national levels, including tour stops in Michigan. For signup information, see ajga.org.

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JUNE 28: 12th annual Disabled American Veterans Fundraiser Outing, registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m. Format is 4-person scramble, luck of the draw. Sponsored by Chapter No. 7 Disabled American Veterans. Cost of $65 per person includes 18 holes with cart, steak dinner, cash prizes for first through third places. Also skill and door prizes, and hole in one may win a car. Contact Jack Carmichael at 963-4969 or John Foltz at 963-6415. Make checks payable to D.A.V. Chapter 7.

MEDALIST

789-4653; themedalist.com

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OCT. 5: The Medalist vs. Binder Park, 9 a.m., at The Medalist.

RIVERSIDE

964-0291; bcriverside.com

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JUNE 20-21: U.S. Open Best Ball (individual), tee times (USGA handicap required).

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JUNE 28: 3-Person Cash Scramble, 8 a.m. shotgun start. Format is 18-hole scramble with 3 drive minimum per player. Ages 18-49 hit from blue tees, ages 50-64 from white tees and ages 65-up and ladies hit from green tees. Entry fee is $75 per team. Green and cart fee is $25 per person if paid by June 14, $30 if paid by June 21, $35 if paid by June 27 and $37 if paid day of the event. Call the course for more information.

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JUNE 27: Couples bash, which will feature nine holes of golf and then dinner (provided by the Ale House). Call Springbrook to sign up or for more information.

STONEHEDGE

731-2300; gulllakeview.com

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JUNIOR CLINIC: Gull Lake View’s award-winning junior clinic will take place Wednesdays July 9, 16 and 23 at 10 a.m. on each of those dates on the Stonehedge range, and will again be taught by Stonehedge PGA pro Bill Johnson and other GLV staff members. Following on July 27 is Fun Day at 3 p.m. at Stonehedge. Cost is $60 per junior, and ages are 6-14 for boys and girls. Call Stonehedge to sign up.

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SENIOR SCRAMBLES: Second Thursday of each month throughout the season, 8:30 a.m. tee-offs (9 a.m. in the fall). F or ages 55-over. Cost of $33 per person includes golf, cart, range, Louie’s (Marshall) Bakery rolls before golf, homemade lunch after golf prepared by Tomac staff, cash prizes. Format is 3-person teams, play in 6-somes; bring own teams or can be paired up with others. Low-key event; every team has a chance to win something.

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JUNE 27: 50th Anniversary price rollback day. Tee times now being accepted. As usual, you pay the greens fees charged in 1964: $2.50 for 18 holes (plus free cart).